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I am curious about Poky, and what life would be like living there? A single guy mature aged, for dating, making friends? Is Poky run down? Why are there so many homes for sale in Blackfoot? Is Poky and Blackfoot good areas with low crime? Natural beauty? I see homes their are cheap....anyone live in these places?
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I am curious about Poky, and what life would be like living there? A single guy mature aged, for dating, making friends? Is Poky run down? Why are there so many homes for sale in Blackfoot? Is Poky and Blackfoot good areas with low crime? Natural beauty? I see homes their are cheap....anyone live in these places?
Visit them and you'll see. Blackfoot is not growing. Pocatello has ISU. If I remember correctly, weren't you the poster who never identified which LDS person in Idaho Falls had caused you to form your opinion of LDS. Look at the percentages for Bingham (Blackfoot) and Bannock (Pocatello) for LDS too. Poky has a larger Veteran's facility and nursing home. But hospitalizations go to Salt Lake City.
I don't know what Boise's VA Hospital can or can't do.
If I have you confused with another person who posted, my apologies. I know the VA system and LDS members who live in Idaho have been ongoing concerns for someone.
I find the LDS part rather ironic, given what that Marriott Hotels and Huntsman Corporation, which created the Styrofoam containers used by fast food restaurants, Novell, Dave Checketts' Pro Sports Teams and far more national businesses are owned by LDS businessmen and women. I suspect you've purchased something in your life, or attended sporting events etc. that had LDS owners. But, I could be wrong.
You deserve to be happy in retirement, as does everyone. I'm simply suggesting you get the facts and include Bonneville County, where Idaho Falls and Ammon are. Also, look at which Counties are growing or losing population. You may be surprised when you see the data yourself.
A visit is the best. When do you have yours planned?
Good luck finding your special area you will call home
I love Pocatello for a myriad of reasons, mainly due to character and outdoor oportunities such as skiing and mountain biking. Idaho State Univ brings a lot of cultural opportunities, as well. Flat out, Poky has the best mountain bike trail systems within a 10 minute drive out of ANYWHERE in Idaho. Great place to live, raise kids, has low crime, and is very inexpensive. Great views in all directions from the bench areas. Poky is very desireable, and experiences 4 real seasons of winter. Only 2 hours north of Salt Lake for major travel..
I am curious about Poky, and what life would be like living there? A single guy mature aged, for dating, making friends? Is Poky run down? Why are there so many homes for sale in Blackfoot? Is Poky and Blackfoot good areas with low crime? Natural beauty? I see homes their are cheap....anyone live in these places?
HI! I've spent 20+ years in Pocatello and I think I could give you some insight. Having been away for 5+ years (living in both Boise and a large city on the eastern side of the US), I can tell you that Pocatello is a really interesting city in my opinion, and not really in a good way. The city, as discussed previously, has a very large LDS population, which is great for members... but not so much for non members.
In all honesty Pocatello is pretty run down... For some reason the community doesn't seem to really support local businesses the way that they did 10-15 years ago. Businesses are constantly opening and closing, which is apparent when going to the Pine Ridge Mall, which probably has 50% retail occupancy (i.e. they are so desperate for tenants that a Farmers Market now sits where the Radioshack once was, and the food court has only two or 3 restaurants... 10-12 years ago, this was NOT the case). If a business opening in the community isn't a fast food restaurant, chances of it surviving are slim to none.
The down town has enormous potential, but is very underutilized in my opinion--It is a ghost town in the evenings. There might be places to meet people in your situation, but I'm just not really sure where...
Areas of Pocatello are very beautiful-- It is nestled within mountains that can be a great source of entertainment for hikers, mountain bikers, etc. I think where Pocatello differs from other city's that I have lived in is that in Pocatello, there is entertainment but you have to be the proactive one seeking that entertainment. There are mountain biking trails, great camping spots, the American Falls reservoir and the Snake River only minutes away, which can be loads of fun. But if you are the type of person that likes going to large, community coordinated events (i.e. concerts, huge farmers markets, festivals, art exhibits, etc), Pocatello just won't keep you happy (in my opinion).
Keep supplying input, I'm seriously thinking of Pocatello, Blackfoot, Rigby and maybe even Idaho Falls (but that city is just too big for me).
I'm looking for a place where, if I have neighbors, we can be friendly, but they don't need to know anything about me or my past. Just my preference.
Don't worry. Any of the places you mention will have what you're looking for. The only way you will ever decide on which town suits you best is to come and visit for a couple of weeks.
Pocatello and Idaho Falls are similar in size. Blackfoot is next, and Rigby is the smallest of the four. Of them, Rigby is also closest to the culture you're familiar with in Moab, but the culture here in general is different than in Utah.
Poky and I.F. are a bit more cosmopolitan in some ways, due to the presence of the State U. in Poky and the INL testing lab's headquarters in I.F. Both have attracted quite a few highly educated people. Blackfoot is still an agriculturally based city, and Rigby is as much a cowboy town as it is a small farm town. Most of the desk jobs are in the bigger cities, but all are growing and changing with the times, just as the rest of the state is changing.
Folks here all tend to keep to themselves a bit more; while everyone is friendly and helpful to others, making close friendships often takes a while for them to form here, as Idahoans are generally independent and self-reliant folks.
I love Pocatello for a myriad of reasons, mainly due to character and outdoor oportunities such as skiing and mountain biking. Idaho State Univ brings a lot of cultural opportunities, as well. Flat out, Poky has the best mountain bike trail systems within a 10 minute drive out of ANYWHERE in Idaho. Great place to live, raise kids, has low crime, and is very inexpensive. Great views in all directions from the bench areas. Poky is very desireable, and experiences 4 real seasons of winter. Only 2 hours north of Salt Lake for major travel..
Wonderhouse,
Welcome to the forum. It is good to have someone else who can post more about Pocatello here. Feel free to join us in the Idaho Falls forum too as it really is for the east side of the state. We could use some Pocatello -Chubbuck threads there.
Interesting answers. It appears you're an outdoor enthusiast, which is 6s in my book. It may be useful to some to know more about indoor-related themes too.
Any ideas about the amount of houses for sale in Bannock County?
Keep supplying input, I'm seriously thinking of Pocatello, Blackfoot, Rigby and maybe even Idaho Falls (but that city is just too big for me).
I'm looking for a place where, if I have neighbors, we can be friendly, but they don't need to know anything about me or my past. Just my preference.
Hi f5fstop,
Are you tired of all the people who invade Moab each weekend or the always increasing prices?
To me, you left out a few key factors to allow us to know what has you interested in relocating from Moab, when it is a getaway destination for many from CO, AZ, NV and Metro SLC.
What makes you wonder about ID for relocation? What are your "must haves" vs. "Would be nice to haves" in a new location? Will you or someone in your house be working? If so, where as that can limit your choices fast?
I have to laugh about your concerns about Idaho Falls traffic when you deal with traffic jams frequently. Plus, Idaho Falls traffic is congested at 3 stop lights and three roads, but nothing like the Metro-Wasatch Front. Traffic is much worse In W. Jordan, Sandy, Draper, Kaysville and Layton in comparison on the city streets. I-15 is as busy as the lanes in each location allow. If you are considering Pocatello to Rigby, will you be commuting to work daily?
I'm one of a growing trend who has worked and lived in both states based mostly out of SL County through 2013. So I'm quite familiar with strengthens and weaknesses up and down the I-15 corridor. One of the biggest surprises to me about ID when we did clinics in Idaho Falls is patients asking if we saw Friday patients at either location. Yip - -I don't know a UT practitioner who didn't. But a lot of the specialists in Idaho Falls do close on Fridays, at least a half day if not full day.
I'm familiar with Moab, Blanding, Vernal, Roosevelt, Price, and even Castle Dale. What, if anything do you want different in your new location? ID doesn't have mining like Emory and Carbon Counties nor petroleum products like the Uintah Basin.
Let us know more of what you are looking for so we can give you better information. I agree with almost everything BanjoMike wrote, with one exception. When the latest projected census came out, Blackfoot is NOT growing. It's been the same size for 15-20 years. Other communities are growing at different rates, with the most people being in Bonneville County (Idaho Falls, Ammon).
Looking forward to more of what you are looking for....and an equal amount of people escape the Wasatch Front for second homes or rentals in Island Park as go to Moab.
Why leave Moab, well you hit part of it on the head. During spring and summer, the best months out of the year for weather, Moab is a zoo. Living here for over five years, has taught me how to avoid the tourists, but they still migrate into the neighborhoods due to rentals. And yes, the prices here just go one way, UP.
If I fully retire, UT is not tax friendly to retirees. The tax structure is too high and that is only talking income tax. ID is very friendly to retirees (as is WY since it has no income tax at all). In addition, housing is less expensive by quite a bit in the four cities mentioned vs. Moab. Monticello has less expensive housing, but San Juan County is a bit too wacko for me in their politics so I have basically ruled that area out. And I won't even discuss Blanding.
Must haves:
Small house, with a big backyard, I have an Alaskan Malamute and will probably end up getting at least one more when I move. Cooler climate. I don't mind snow; just have to purchase some cold weather gear that was not needed here in Moab, or if it was needed, only for about a week every year.
Close to the Sawtooth range, close to the Tetons, close to the area between E. Yellowstone and Cody WY, close to the Wind River Range, and Close to Red Lodge MT. That makes these four cities within an easy day drive to the furthest point (Red Lodge).
Friendly, but not nosy neighbors. I know that is a wildcard, and most people who know me, will tell you that I have managed to hold off close friendships at work and in the neighborhood. (I have none.) Many will say I am a very friendly person, but I am not an open person, so when people start asking questions, I cut them off and hope they take the hint; if not....
I'm single so no one else to worry about and I'm sure the dog won't complain.
I MIGHT and I emphasize MIGHT, transfer for a year or two to a job in either Pocatello or Idaho Falls. Been contacted by the district manager, just have not decided what I want to do.
I might, after a full year of retirement, decide I want some type of job to keep my mind active but that would be part time and is just a maybe. I'm sure the job market in any of the large cities would just love to hire a person with a Criminal Justice and History degrees. But really, not too worried....could always do some volunteer work, but never tried it so not sure.
Why leave Moab, well you hit part of it on the head. During spring and summer, the best months out of the year for weather, Moab is a zoo. Living here for over five years, has taught me how to avoid the tourists, but they still migrate into the neighborhoods due to rentals. And yes, the prices here just go one way, UP.
If I fully retire, UT is not tax friendly to retirees. The tax structure is too high and that is only talking income tax. ID is very friendly to retirees (as is WY since it has no income tax at all). In addition, housing is less expensive by quite a bit in the four cities mentioned vs. Moab. Monticello has less expensive housing, but San Juan County is a bit too wacko for me in their politics so I have basically ruled that area out. And I won't even discuss Blanding.
Must haves:
Small house, with a big backyard, I have an Alaskan Malamute and will probably end up getting at least one more when I move. Cooler climate. I don't mind snow; just have to purchase some cold weather gear that was not needed here in Moab, or if it was needed, only for about a week every year.
Close to the Sawtooth range, close to the Tetons, close to the area between E. Yellowstone and Cody WY, close to the Wind River Range, and Close to Red Lodge MT. That makes these four cities within an easy day drive to the furthest point (Red Lodge).
Friendly, but not nosy neighbors. I know that is a wildcard, and most people who know me, will tell you that I have managed to hold off close friendships at work and in the neighborhood. (I have none.) Many will say I am a very friendly person, but I am not an open person, so when people start asking questions, I cut them off and hope they take the hint; if not....
I'm single so no one else to worry about and I'm sure the dog won't complain.
I MIGHT and I emphasize MIGHT, transfer for a year or two to a job in either Pocatello or Idaho Falls. Been contacted by the district manager, just have not decided what I want to do.
I might, after a full year of retirement, decide I want some type of job to keep my mind active but that would be part time and is just a maybe. I'm sure the job market in any of the large cities would just love to hire a person with a Criminal Justice and History degrees. But really, not too worried....could always do some volunteer work, but never tried it so not sure.
Thanks....
Oh 5f5stop,
Your post made me laugh. I've got it - you're comfortable in your own skin and private. Too bad!! I'd love to talk some of Grand and San Juan politics. I had colleagues do CSHCN clinics there. I filled in once for somebody and it made my head hurt to hear the stories.
A house I co-owned in SLC was kind of half decorated in the dolls, a full size rug and a lot of the beautiful turquoise jewelry (including the "good stuff" in the back room of stores I won't name), and the black and other colors of turquoise
Moving on, please consider starting a thread in UT about life in Moab. There are enough questions. The one time I went Bryan Adams' private jet was at the airport along with the crew that shot his musical video. That was before the major activity started weekend destinations and the bldg etc.
So, Idaho, will seem pretty darn sane after you living in Moab. Not trying to pry here just thinking about what you wrote.
How soon could you transfer to ID so you could try it out while still working? How soon can you come up and spend time in the area? There are places like Shelley, which is about six miles south of Idaho Falls. It's about 4,500, but accounts for the majority of Bingham County's growth.
Other places include Iona and the County homes in N. Bingham and Bonneville.
if you really like isolated, Butte County (Arco) is losing population. Juneaubound is someone you might want to send a PM as she and her husband moved from WY - Cody, I believe, last year.
You need to come and spend time looking at different areas and properties. Houses are selling in the country. Property varies depending on the location. But absolutely, what you want is available.
You might want to look for useful threads in the Idaho Falls sub-forum. Many retirees want to move here. Some posters (those wishing to move) want Idaho to have what they want, not what is. They can write some negative things...but 300 K people are not going to change certain things those who want to live here are almost demanding. You don't strike me the same as those posters.
if you need Air Travel, IFRA is the largest. Dailys to SLC and Denver. Also Vegas, Minneapolis and summertime CA cities.
Let us know when you think you'll have time to visit for a while. You have some decisions ahead of you.
Good luck,
MSR
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) Many will say I am a very friendly person, but I am not an open person, so when people start asking questions, I cut them off and hope they take the hint; if not....
But really, not too worried....could always do some volunteer work, but never tried it so not sure.
